It's official: According to the 2018 Michelin guide, Tokyo has the world's most-starred restaurants. The "gastronomic Valhalla," as we call it at Traveler, now has 234 starred establishments (up seven from last year's 227), dwarfing runners up Osaka and Paris, which earned 96 and 92 in the 2017 guide, respectively. Though stars alone aren't always an accurate reading—Tokyo's population is roughly six times that of Paris's, for instance—the high-caliber, diverse cuisine Tokyo offers is undeniable.

"Sushi, French, Italian, tempura, izayaka…the rich variety of our selection is a testament to the gastronomic strength of Tokyo," said Michael Ellis, International Director in charge of Michelin guides, in a press release. "Even ramen restaurants have stars."

All 12 of the city's three-star restaurants, including Joël Robuchon, have maintained their status. The two-star list saw five new additions, for a grand total of 56: French-Japanese fusion restaurant Florilège rose up from its one-star ranking (we recommend the white asparagus mousse) and Sazenka's Chinese cuisine was also lauded. But it was the one-star joints that really had a moment this year—there are now a whopping 166 restaurants with that honor, up 23 from the 2017 guide. French, Italian, Chinese, and sushi joints were among the newcomers; however, unfortunately for ramen lovers, no new noodle restaurants were added. (In the meantime, head over to Tsuta, the first Michelin-starred ramen joint in the world, for delicious house-made soba noodles; Nakiryu, the only other ramen restaurant to receive a star, is also worth the trip for its insanely low prices.)

Travelers looking for cheaper eats should consult the guide's Bib Gourmand section. The restaurants listed, according to the press release, offer “quality food at affordable prices” of around ¥5,000 ($45) or less. There are 278 joints to choose from, so you'll be able to sample all the cuisines Tokyo has to offer, keeping your stomach (and your wallet) full.